Mike Vrabel was drafted No. 91 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 206 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #91
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 206
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 6612th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Mike Vrabel came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
206 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Games played
- 206
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 6612th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 23% of career value
- Final season
- 201013 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 91
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Vrabel.
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Ohio State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#51
Pepper Johnson
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Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#15
Ryan Shazier
LB · PIT · 2014
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
A.J. Hawk
LB · GB · 2006
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#98
Na'il Diggs
LB · GB · 2000
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#35
James Laurinaitis
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Vrabel in the 1997 NFL Draft
Mike Vrabel is a Linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 91 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 206 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Vrabel drafted?
Mike Vrabel was selected No. 91 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/mike-vrabel.
What college did Mike Vrabel play for?
Mike Vrabel played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Mike Vrabel's NFL career turn out?
206 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/mike-vrabel.